We Are Spiraling· Staffel 1· Folge 22

How The Word Frizz Was Weaponized Against Curly People

Donnerstag, 1. Oktober 2026 · 9 min

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The word “frizz” actually has a benign definition. Priya investigates the history of how this term was co-opted against us, first by a writer in colonial times and later (even now) by legacy beauty brands. She explains her philosophy around curly hair.
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